Creative Writing Essentials: Prose, Poetry, Performance

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
WRIT 5000
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Course ID
205062
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This introductory course surveys a range of literary forms, including prose fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and writing for performance. It exposes students to creative writing habits, techniques and genres that they will build upon as the degree progresses. It introduces the creative writing workshop, a key facet of the creative writing process, and offers opportunities to develop skills in critical reflection and critique alongside creative writing production.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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